ADİLE SULTAN MANSION
Adile Sultan Pavilion was built by Sarkis
Balyan in 1856 for Sultan Abdülmecid as
a gift to his sister Adile Sultan. It was
used as Kandilli Girls' High School since
1916, and was destroyed by a fire in 1986.
The restoration of the palace was
completed with the contributions of the
Sabancı family and it was reopened on
June 28, 2007.
Location: Kandilli, Vaniköy Cd No: 12, 34684 Üsküdar/İstanbul
BEYLERBEYI PALACE
Beylerbeyi Palace is a palace built by the
Ottoman Sultan Abdülaziz in the mid-19th
century, on the Bosphorus, on the
Beylerbeyi coast. It was designed and built
by architect Sarkis Balyan. The palace was
completed between 1861-1865. Beylerbeyi
Palace was built to meet the summer
palace needs of Sultan Abdülaziz and to
host foreign dignitaries. The palace attracts
attention with its magnificent gardens,
elegant architecture and carefully crafted
decorations. It is an important example
with its interiors, rich decorations and
European-influenced design. The palace
witnessed many important events in the last periods of the Ottoman Empire. Beylerbeyi
Palace, which was used for state affairs for a while after the dethronement and death of Sultan
Abdülaziz, is now opened to visitors as a museum. The palace contributes to the cultural
heritage of Istanbul with its historical and architectural value.
Location: Beylerbeyi, Abdullahağa Cd., 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul
YELLOW MANSION
It is a mansion located in the Beylerbeyi Palace complex. Today, it is used as a workplace by
the President. It was built between 1863 and 1864, after most of the mansion was demolished.
With the law enacted after the
proclamation of the Republic, its
administration was left to the Grand
National Assembly of Turkey in 1924. It
was opened to visitors together with the
palace in 1964, but was soon closed to
visitors in 1971. In 1981, the main
building of the palace was opened to
visitors, but the Yellow Pavilion was still
not open to visitors. While the palace was
turned into a museum in 1985, the first
floor of the Yellow Mansion, whose
renovation was completed the following
year, was designed as a museum, and the
second floor was designed as a cultural center, sales section and the kitchen of the cafe added
to the garden.
Location: Beylerbeyi, Beylerbeyi Kavşağı No:14, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul
KUZGUNCUK PRIMARY SCHOOL
The school building was built
by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1865
for his doctor, Marko Pasha.
In old works, the name of the
building is mentioned as
"Marko Pasha Mansion".
This primary school was
opened under the name
"Üsküdar 45 School" in
1927, in the Jewish Primary
School, on the site of the old
police station building.
Students were transferred
from Nakkaştepe School. The
school was moved to Alyans
Primary School for a while, and education was provided in the same building. Until the 1966-
1967 academic year, secondary and primary school education was provided in the same
building. In 1967, the Secondary School section was moved to Beylerbeyi and continued as a
Primary School until 1993. Since the 1993-1994 academic year, it has become a Primary
School, which is an 8-year practice, and has become a service to the environment. The school
switched from primary school status to primary school status by switching to the single
education system in 2014-2015. The school has a total of 7 classes, 2 from the 1st grade, 2
from the 2nd grade, 2 from the 3rd grade, and 1 from the 4th grade, and a Kindergarten Class.
Location: Kuzguncuk, Babanakkaş Street No:6, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul
KUZGUNCUK BEACH
Kuzguncuk coast is a district
of Üsküdar district of Istanbul.
Kuzguncuk, known for its
historical texture, is an old
settlement dating back to the
Ottoman period. It hosted
Greek, Armenian and Jewish
communities and became a
neighborhood where different
cultures came together. For
example, the Surp Krikor
Illuminator church in
Kuzguncuk is an important historical monument. The history of Kuzguncuk bears the traces
of this diversity and attracts attention with its traditional architectural features.
Location: Kuzguncuk, Kuzguncuk Çarşı Cd No:43, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul
KUZGUNCUK NEVMEKAN
It is a bazaar bath from a classical period.
Like the majority of Kuzguncuk
Nevmekan baths, it has a cross-like
building shape with four iwans and corner
cells. The bath, which underwent
extensive repairs in 1905 and 1970, was
last repaired in 2018. The building, which
stood abandoned for years, was
extensively repaired by Üsküdar
Municipality. It was opened to public use
as a cultural project under the name
Nevmekân Kuzguncuk.
Location: İcadiye, Historical Building Hamam, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul
AYIOS PANTELEIMON GREEK
ORTHODOX CHURCH
Ayios Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church,
located on İcadiye Street in Üsküdar Kuzguncuk,
was opened for worship in 1831. The church,
which burned down in 1872, was built in 1890
with the project prepared by Architect Nikola
Ziko, and was reopened for worship in 1892. The
dome covering the central space of the church,
which has a closed Greek Cross plan, sits on four
columns. There is a bell tower built by Andon
Hüdaverdioğlu in 1911 over the marble courtyard
entrance gate, which has an elegant architectural
structure. There is a small square-shaped holy
spring on the road next to the church.
Location: Kuzguncuk, İcadiye Cd. No:50, 34674 Üsküdar/Istanbul
III. AHMED FOUNTAIN
Reflecting the history of Üsküdar Square, III. Ahmed Fountain. Çeşme was built in 1728 by
Sultan III. It was built by Damat İbrahim Pasha in commemoration of Gülnûs Sultan,
Ahmed's mother. While the fountain was actually located on the seashore, it was brought to
the place we see today during the square
renovations. There is more than one
inscription in the fountain. Sultan
Sultanahmet wrote the historical couplet in
the fountain with his own calligraphy and
his signature is under it. The fountain has a
simple structure and has decorations on its
inscription and on the parts where the
mirror stones are located. There are tulip
and rose embroideries on the sea-facing
part of the fountain, and the water basin is
also made in a rectangular shape. Under the eaves of the fountain, there is a two-line historical
inscription and decorations made with carving technique.
Location: Mimar Sinan, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul
MİHRİMAH SULTAN MOSQUE
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque was built in
Istanbul in the mid-16th century by
Mimar Sinan, one of the great
architects of the Ottoman Empire. The
mosque was built in memory of
Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of the
Ottoman sultan Suleiman. Mihrimah
Sultan is a princess with a great culture
and education. This mosque, built in
his name, attracts attention as an
example of Mimar Sinan's aesthetic
understanding. Completed in 1562, the mosque is known for its architectural elegance and
details. The construction of the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is thought to have a meaning that
reflects the social and cultural context of the period, rather than just an architectural structure.
Location: Mimar Sinan, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul
MİMAR SINAN BAZAAR
Mimar Sinan Bazaar was built by Sultan II as a source of income for the Toptaşı Mosque in
Üsküdar. Selim's wife and III. Nurbanu Sultan, Murat's mother, asked Mimar Sinan, the most
important name in Turkish architectural history, to build a bath between 1574 and 1583. As a
result, Mimar Sinan completed the
construction of the desired bath and
named it Çarşı Hamam. The bath
was closed in 1917 and
unfortunately the marble inside was
severely damaged during this time.
The bath, which was dysfunctional
for a long time, turned into its
current form, Mimar Sinan Bazaar,
after the restoration in 1966. The
last owner of the building, which
served as the largest bazaar bath in
Üsküdar for hundreds of years, restored the parts whose texture had deteriorated over time,
enabling the bazaar to take its current state.
Location: Mimar Sinan, Atlas Çk., 34672 Üsküdar/İstanbul
SURP HAÇ ARMENIAN CHURCH
Surp Haç Armenian Church
was built out of wood in
1676 by Father Abraham of
Balat. In 1727, Patriarch
Hovhannes IX. While the
church was being rebuilt by
Golod's order, two fountains
were built in the courtyard,
using a will. In 1831, two
cisterns were built in the
church courtyard. A high
stone bell tower was built at
the entrance of the church in
1882, and a fountain was
built in 1930. The church, which has been renovated and added to over the years, was last
repaired in 1998. In the garden on the north side of the church, there is the tomb of Father
Apraham, the first founder of the church. The church is also known as Selamsız Armenian
Church due to its location.
Location: Selamiali, Meyilli Sk. No:1, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul
MAIDEN TOWER
Maiden's Tower is a historical
building located on an island in the
Bosphorus, close to Üsküdar.
History, B.C. It dates back to the
24th century. According to
legends, the first purpose of the
Maiden's Tower was built in B.C.
In 410, the Athenian commander
Alcibiades built a tower to see the
woman he loved. The tower has
been used for various purposes
over time: such as a police station,
customs station, lighthouse and
quarantine station. It has undergone many changes and reconstructions throughout its history.
During the winter months, the Maiden's Tower, combined with the cold weather and the
impressive view of the Bosphorus, attracts visitors. On a snowy winter day, you will be
fascinated by the combination of history and natural beauties.
Location: Salacak, Salacak Mevkii, 34668 Üsküdar/İstanbul
VALIDE-I ATIK BATH
Valide-i Atik Hamam, located within the
Valide-i Atik Social Complex on Eski
Toptaşı Street in Üsküdar Valide-i Atik,
was built by Sultan II. in 1577-1583.
Selim's wife and III. It was built by
Mimar Sinan by Murad's mother,
Nurbanu Sultan. According to some
sources, it is said that the bath was built
by Mimar Sinan's journeyman Davud
Ağa. This bath continues to serve as a
bath today; It is also known as Toptaşı
Hamam, Valide Sultan Hamam and Orta
Valide Hamam.
Location: Valide Atik District, Eski Toptaşı Cd. No:98/A, 34664 Üsküdar/Istanbul
ÇİNİLİ HAMAM
Çinili Hamam is an Ottoman-era bathhouse located
in Üsküdar, one of Istanbul's historic districts.
Although its exact date of construction is unknown,
it is believed to date back to the late 16th or early
17th century. One reason it is called the “Çinili
Hamam” is that it is decorated with traditional tile
work. These tiles add a unique aesthetic to the
bathhouse's walls, domes, and fountains.
Throughout history, the Çinili Hamam has hosted
many famous people and has been a cultural
meeting point. The bathhouse's historical
atmosphere and tile decorations offer visitors the
opportunity to experience the bathhouse culture of the Ottoman period. Today, the restored and still-
operational Çinili Hamam continues to contribute to Istanbul's cultural heritage while preserving its
historical fabric.
Location: Valide-i Atik mah çavuşdere cad, Çinili Hamam Sk. No:6, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul